What was the original form of corn before it was domesticated?

Domestication of Plants and Corn

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A small fruit
A tall grass
A type of vegetable
A root plant
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did the domestication of corn begin?
By natural selection
By genetic engineering
By cross-breeding with other plants
By planting wild seeds in gardens
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role did mutations play in the development of corn?
They caused corn to grow in different climates
They changed the color of corn
They led to larger and more plump kernels
They made corn resistant to pests
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a use of corn today?
Animal feed
Sweet corn
Popping corn
Medicinal purposes
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do modern bananas differ from their ancestors?
They have smaller seeds and are eaten raw
They are smaller and require cooking
They are larger and have more seeds
They are more bitter in taste
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which plant was NOT mentioned as having been domesticated?
Potatoes
Carrots
Cabbage
Broccoli
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common characteristic of domesticated plants?
They have been selectively bred for desirable traits
They require less water
They grow faster than wild plants
They are always larger than their wild ancestors
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